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CryptoUpdated•Originally published 25 May 2026•Updated 25 May 2026•
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Bitcoin ETFs Hit by Record $1.55 Billion Outflow in Six-Day Streak

Key Facts

1Bitcoin price held below the $78,000 level as spot ETF outflows continued.
2Spot Bitcoin ETFs shed over $1 billion for a second consecutive week.
3Analysts suggest ETF outflows signal a rotation of capital rather than a total institutional exit from the market.

In a significant shift in institutional sentiment, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded outflows exceeding $1.55 billion over six consecutive trading sessions. This marks the largest series of withdrawals since the start of the year, exerting downward pressure on Bitcoin as it struggles to maintain levels above $78,000. According to reports, this sustained liquidity drain represents a critical test for institutional demand which had previously driven the digital asset to record highs.

This consolidation occurs as global macro data presents a mixed picture for risk assets, with Canada's Inflation Rate (as of May 19, 2026) cooling to 2.8% per market data. In the broader crypto sector, Ethereum (ETH) has seen similar volatility as institutional players rebalance portfolios following a period of rapid appreciation, while the U.S. dollar's strength continues to weigh on digital asset valuations according to Bloomberg market analysis.

Investors are now monitoring key support levels near $75,000, with Bitcoin trading at approximately $77,450 (close May 24, 2026). Looking ahead, the market will focus on the UK Inflation Rate data and the Indonesia Interest Rate Decision scheduled for May 20, 2026, which may serve as catalysts for the next directional move in global liquidity.